The LIV Golf League’s promotion and relegation system has been the subject of considerable conjecture since launching in 2022, in particular as it relates to earning accreditation with the Official World Golf Ranking.
But another aspect to the league’s format has caused a bit of angst, too. Players who are not relegated but finish outside of the “lock zone”—currently the top 24—are subject to being kicked out if their team decides it no longer wants them.
